Carbohydrates- Disaccharides & Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose joins to glucose to form…
A
Maltose
2
Q
Glucose joins to fructose to form….
A
Sucrose
3
Q
Glucose joins to galactose to form….
A
Lactose
4
Q
What bond is formed when monosaccharides join?
A
A glycosidic bond
5
Q
What is the reaction where water is added to a disaccharide?
A
Hydrolysis
6
Q
What is used to test for non-reducing sugars?
A
Benedicts test will turn orange/brown
7
Q
Are polysaccharides small or large molecules?
A
Large
8
Q
How is starch tested for?
A
Potassium iodide solution turns from yellow to blue/black
